I'm a Designer Purse Expert—These Shoulder Bag Trends Will Be Popular in 2023

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I'm a Designer Purse Expert—These Shoulder Bag Trends Will Be Popular in 2023

The perfect handbag has the ability to instantly elevate and complete any ensemble. As a result, we’re always down to share edits of the latest styles worth considering. We have you covered with a curation of standout totes and work bags. And here, we’re focusing on elevated shoulder bags. Specifically, we’re zeroing in on noteworthy designer bags if you want to invest in a new style that has a strong cost per wear or simply want handbag inspiration for the future. 

To pinpoint the need-to-know trends this year, we tapped a certified designer purse expert. Yes, that’s where Italist CEO, Diego Abba, comes in. He’s at the helm of the luxury retailer and has a pulse on what’s trending in the luxury space—especially in the bag market. Fun fact, if you’re not familiar with Italist, it’s an editor-favorite site that offers designer pieces at the local Italian price. You can essentially nab current-season finds at a serious discount.

Below you’ll find the bags Diego thinks will be most popular in 2023 based on what’s selling on the site and what he’s seeing in the industry. You’ll also find inspired picks from Italist if you’re interested in shopping.

"Jil Sander is a brand with a strong legacy identity, also rooted squarely in the '90s minimalist aesthetic, that’s been slowly building momentum over the last few years. Helmed by husband and wife design duo Luke and Lucy Meier, the brand’s elegant shoulder bags are the perfect mix of sculptural and practical, all made in Italy. We’ve got nearly 200 to choose from!" — Abba

"Chain-strap bags seem to be the most popular right now. Our most trending styles? Burberry’s Lola bag, Marc Jacobs’ The J shoulder bag, Valentino’s One Stud bag, and the label’s Locò shoulder bag, which appeared prominently on Jennifer Coolidge’s character in the recent second season of The White Lotus too."

"We love examples from Benedetta Bruzziches, ever the sparkling disco-inferno vibe, along with bright candy colored versions from BY FAR and more conceptual shapes like those from Coperni." — Abba

"For 2023, the '90s 'pochette' style of shoulder bags, originally made popular by labels like Louis Vuitton and Prada, or 'baguette' if you are a Fendi fan, will continue to be hot." — Abba

And now, check out more trending bags.